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ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
Use and Care Manual
AIRE ACONDICIONADO PARA HABITACIONES
Manual de Uso y Mantenimiento
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Thank you for purchasing an Admiral room air conditioner. Please read this “Use and Care Manual” carefully
before installing and using this appliance. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Muchase gracias por comprar un aire acondicionado Admiral . Lea atentamente el “Manual de Uso y
Mantenimiento” antes de instalar y utilizar este pro
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Air Conditioner Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L ME ME 3 COOL L W L W 1 C L OFF HIGH HIGH FAN COO D D FAN O O FAN OO 5 7 3 9 1 WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this room air conditioner to cool your home. This USE AND CARE MANUAL provides information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new room air conditioner. If properly maintained, your air conditioner will give you many years of trouble free operation. To avoid installation difficulties, read instructions completel
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Saver Timer Speed WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 5 INTRODUCTION Part Identification ➤PART IDENTIFICATION Remote control model Control Panel Front Panel Cabinet Air Outlet Air Filter Interior Air Inlet Grille Exterior Air Inlet Fresh Air Vent Lever Power Cord Remote Control Control Panel Airconditioner Timer Mode High Fan Mode Speed Auto Note: The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model. Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 6 AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS • The air conditioner should be connected to the Power Supply Cord appropriate electrical receptacle as shown in the chart on Page 6 (Receptacle and Fuse Types). NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the one shown. • The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended. • All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes and be installed by a qualified electrician. If you have any qu
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 8 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. All wiring must comply with local and national ! Electric Shock Hazard electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed electrician. If you have any questions If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating regarding the following instructions, contact a of 115 volts and up to and including 7.5 amps, the unit maybe on a fuse or circuit breaker licensed electrician. with other devices. However, the maximum amp
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 9 TIPS BEFORE INSTALLATION Your Room Air Conditioner unit is designed to Your Room Air Conditioner was designed be highly efficient and save energy. Follow these for easy installation in a single or double-hung recommendations for greater efficiency. window. NOTE: This unit is NOT designed for vertical (slider type) windows. 1. Select thermostat setting that suits your comfort needs and leave the thermostat at that chosen setting. ! CAUTION
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. Be certain the proper electrical outlet is within reach ! ! CAUTION of the installation. Use only a single outlet circuit rated Because the compressor is located on the at proper current (see table 1 on page 4). All wiring controls side of the unit (right side), this side should be in accordance with local and national will be heavier and more awkward to manipulate. electrical codes. Inadequate support on contro
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WAIT THR EE MI NU T ES BEFORE REST A R T I NG Aircon dit ioner TI F H R AN ON /O FF ME R F M S PEED ODE WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Preparation to Remove the Air Conditioner Slide-Out Chassis A. Remove total of (4) Philips screws securing the chassis to the cabinet. There are (2) screws on each side. The set of screws closest to the front of the unit secure the front panel to the cabinet. The set of screw closest to the rear of Right s
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Installation of Mounting Brackets and (TOP VIEW) First Sealing Strip V-slot NOTE: Windows come in a variety of different styles. Therefore, it may be necessary to modify Bracket Assembly or improve your particular installation. 90 Angle Support Brackets Bracket Bolts Leveling Screw A. Attach the bracket assembly to 90 angle support brackets (Fig. 5) using (2) 1 1/2" bolts Fig. 5 Two bolts per bracket.
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TIMER MODE FAN SPEED Airconditioner F ON/ OFF HR B WE AF IT O T RH ER RE EE S M TA IN RU TIN TEG S WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Installation of the cabinet A. Align one hole in the bottom of the cabinet with one hole in the bracket assembly. Secure the cabinet to the 1/4" Screws bracket using (3) 1/4" screws provided. Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side of the cabinet. See (Fig. 10). B. Ensure the "L" shaped mounting channel
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Complete the installation A. Cut the foam to fit the opening between the top of Foam the inside and outside window. See (Fig. 13). B. Some installations may require additional sealing around the window and air conditioner. Check for any air leaks and seal where necessary. Fig. 13 C. In very humid areas, the water removal may be excessive enough to overflow the unit or increase the noise of the air conditioner.
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WAIT T HREE MINUTES BEFORE R ES TART ING Airconditioner F N ON/ OFF HR SP ED O TIMER FA E M DE WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS pg Mechanical control model ➤MECHANICAL CONTROL MODEL MODE The mode knob controls fan speeds and cooling speeds. To set desired cooling temperature, simply rotate the mode knob dial to the appropriate OFF setting. HIGH HIGH 5 FAN COOL 7 THERMOSTAT 3 3 9 MED MED The thermostat automatically controls the cooling FAN COOL cycle
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ➤ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL MODEL Electronic Control Panel Model Control Panel You can easily operate this air conditioner by pressing relevant button on the control panel as well as the remote control. Airconditioner Button The air conditioner will be started when it is energized Timer or will be stopped when it is in operation, if you press this button. Fan Mode Speed Mode button Each time Mode button is
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Saver Timer WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remote control BUTTON 1 The appliance will be started when it is energized or will be stopped when it is in operation, if you press this button. 2 Mode BUTTON Used to select the operation mode. Each time the Mode button is pressed, the operation modeis changed in sequence: COOLING FAN ONLY COOLING BUTTONS 3 Used to set room temperature in COOLING Used to set room temperature in C
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TIMER MODE Airconditioner WAIF TOR THR RE EE M TINUT TIES NG BE E S AR F HR ON/ OFF FAN SPEED WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions Remote control How to Insert the Batteries Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are matched correctly. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position. Note: Use 2 LR03 AAA (1.5volt) batteries. Do not use recharge
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE When servicing the air conditioner, be sure to ! ! CAUTION turn the mode switch to the "OFF" position and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. DO NOT forget to install the air filter. If the air conditioner is left to operate without the air filter, dust is not removed from the room and may 1. DO NOT use gasoline, benzine, thinner or cause your air conditioner to fail. other chemicals on the air conditione
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WAC 8-24 USER MAN FINAL 3/2/05 12:13 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Frequently, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary, use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION Air conditioner will No power to the unit. Check connection of power cord to not operate power source. Check fuse or circuit breaker. Set FAN CONTROL to position other than "OFF". Inefficient or no cooling Dirty air filter. Clean or replace air filter. I
